UK consumer confidence rose by two points in May in a sign that Brits are becoming increasingly hopeful about their financial position ahead of the summer months. GfK’s consumer confidence …
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Will it work? Funding community energy projects
This election year politicians are giving us a barrage of policies. But will they actually work? In this column Sam Fowles takes policies on their own terms and asks whether …
Tesco, M&S and Primark among brands scared to make green claims over greenwashing action
Big retail brands including Tesco and Primark are hesitant to make green claims despite the majority embracing sustainable practices over fears of being hit with greenwashing action. This is according …
British ISA plans thrown into doubt by Sunak’s election call
A number of the government’s flagship City reform efforts including the roll-out of the British ISA and so-called Pisces private market have been thrown into doubt by Rishi Sunak’s gamble …
HMRC tax dispute with EY over Tory donor’s affairs on hold for settlement talks
HMRC’s tax dispute with accounting firm EY and Jamie Ritblat, a British property investor and Tory donor, has been placed on hold as settlement talks take place, City A.M. has …
FTSE 100 today: Footsie to open lower amid political uncertainty and wavering rate cut bets
Moving markets today: Asian stocks drop on speculation of delayed Fed cuts; gold set for weekly decline; US regulator greenlights Ethereum ETFs; attention on UK retail sales and US consumer …
Tech industry pushes Sunak to pass key data protection bill before the election
Top executives in the technology and media sectors are pressing the government to usher through two major bills before the looming general election. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI) and …
‘It’s a bit of a rollercoaster’: Wizz Air boss says engine problems will last for another two years
Capacity issues at Wizz Air caused by faults in its Pratt & Whitney-built engines will continue for at least two years, according to the airlines chief executive. In an interview …
Haldane: Bank of England only ‘six months late’ if it starts cutting rates in June
Interest rate cuts will only be “six months late” if the Bank of England starts cutting in June – which it probably won’t, its former top wonk has said. Speaking …
Island Poke: London’s hot lunch spot files CVA to High Court
London-based health food chain Island Poke has called on restructuring giant Begbies Traynor for help. Two partners, one from the firm’s business rescue and recovery team and the other from …